Caregivers will benefit from a free web conference designed to help family members recognize the signs of a loved one needing assistance at home.
Daytona Beach, FL (1888PressRelease) October 23, 2011 - The holidays are a good time for family caregivers returning home to their loved ones to tune into the signs that an older family member or friend may need extra help to remain safe at home.
To learn more about those signs, register for the free Home for the Holidays web conference, moderated by a representative from the Home Instead Senior CareŽ network, hosted by the American Society on Aging (ASA), and co-sponsored by the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC).
The hour-long web conference will be available in the U.S. and Canada, and offered on two dates and times: Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, or Monday, Dec. 5, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. To register, go to www.caregiverstress.com/familyeducation.
"It's easy for busy family caregivers to overlook the subtle signs that a senior loved one needs assistance," said Susan Miller, owner of the Home Instead Senior Care office serving Volusia County. "But during the holidays, when many return to their childhood homes, the difference between your last visit and now can highlight those red flags."
The web conference will be moderated by Director of Strategic Alliances Mary Alexander of Home Instead, Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network. Alexander is a family caregiver and a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA).
"Signs of potential trouble can be evident in a senior's home - such as spoiled food in the refrigerator and piles of unpaid bills - or personal indicators such as episodes of confusion or dirty and unkempt clothing," Miller said.
The President and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), Gail Hunt, said the holidays, when everyone gathers, sometimes bring to light those problems. "If you're a long-distance caregiver, perhaps you haven't seen your loved one in a while. You may notice some real differences since a few months ago. The hometown caregivers might not see the signs because they're so busy and the changes are so subtle."
Countering senior resistance to assistance can be a challenge, added President and CEO of the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA), Suzanne Mintz. "Family caregivers must recognize that their parents are adults and - unless there are cognitive or emotional problems - they can make their own decisions. We do not and should not become our parents' parents. We must remember we will always be their children."
The web conference will feature information about countering senior resistance to assistance as well as resources that can help family caregivers and senior care professionals.
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Care You Can Trust. Susan Miller (owner), the office administrators, and CAREGiversSM all share a passion for improving the quality of life for seniors and families in the community. Here in Volusia County and Daytona Beach, we offer a range of non-medical services that can be customized to your needs so you'll get exactly the help you need. Our CAREGivers are area residents who are kind, compassionate and truly enjoy working with seniors. They are professionals, extensively trained in elder care, and all are screened, insured and bonded.
Caregivers will benefit from a free web conference designed to help family members recognize the signs of a loved one needing assistance at home. 
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